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Ancient Art Council Production
Rehearsed Reading of The Bacchae by Euripides
Directed and presented by Carey Perloff
CAST
(In order of appearance)
Dionysos.....................................................BD Wong
Bacchae/Chorus...................Marie-France Arcilla
Teiresias..............................................Shona Tucker
Kadmos.............................................Robert Beltran
Pentheus...................................................Dan Clegg
Guard.....................................................Amy Lizardo
Herdsman.............................................Amy Lizardo
Servant.............................................Anthony Fusco
Agave..................................................Shona Tucker
Music created and performed by David Coulter
Produced by the Ancient Art Council of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Following our acclaimed exploration of MEDEA last December, we will present a rehearsed reading on Zoom of Euripides' most complex and mysterious play THE BACCHAE. THE BACCHAE follows a conservative political leader, Pentheus, whose city is overrun by freedom-seeking followers of the Dionysus, God of Wine and Theater. Pentheus and Dionysus battle for power as the women of Thebes flock to the mountains to celebrate this potent and erotic new god. The play culminates in the tragic demise of Pentheus and the realization that extremes always result in destruction. THE BACCHAE will once again feature music by David Coulter and a cast of Bay Area and national favorites.
About Programs at the Ancient Art Council
Programs are varied and include such activities as lectures by noted archaeologists, museum curators, and ancient art historians; exclusive tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions; fund-raising events; and travel programs to ancient sites and other museums. Members also receive invitations from related organizations to attend lectures ad exhibition openings. Your annual membership dues and contributions will assist in furthering the Ancient Art collection at the Fine Arts Museums.
